Event Brief
Oct 20, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Trump urges Ukraine to choose another peace negotiator
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Donald Trump called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to find someone else to negotiate on Ukraine’s behalf, citing a lack of effective leadership and a missed chance to end the war. Zelenskyy accused the United States of delaying Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for by European allies. The dispute has deepened strains over military aid and intelligence sharing.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump urged Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy as its peace negotiator.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 2:23 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump cited what he described as a lack of effective leadership and a missed opportunity to end the war.
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